1MN #098: Slow Down, Tune In, Check Out
Why productivity isn’t about working more, plus the world’s best 2026 festivals, Japan’s reimagined ryokans, and an Italian island where disconnecting is the destination.
Nomad Radar:
Working More Doesn’t Make You More Productive: Now
The world’s best music festivals to go to in 2026: From blowout beach raves in Mexico to woodland weekenders in England, these are the planet’s greatest parties
Location Scout:
5 Must-Visit Ryokans for Your Next Trip to Japan: Ryokans are rooted in tradition, and there are plenty of historic places to choose from—but a flurry of new developments has reimagined their iconic Japanese customs.
The Italian paradise island with no roads, no phone signal: and almost no tourists
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Substack Discovery:
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